Toyota’s 2007 lineup ran from a Yaris under $13,000 to a Land Cruiser over $60,000, and it was one of the more eventful years in the company’s US history. The Camry, the Tundra and the FJ Cruiser all arrived as new or fully redesigned vehicles, the Prius was selling faster than Toyota could build it, and a new Camry Hybrid joined the family.
This guide covers every 2007 Toyota car model sold in the US, grouped by body type, with what each one has under the hood, what changed that year, and who it suits. Near the end you’ll find the part the database sites skip: which of these are still worth buying today, and which have a known weak spot.
Table of Contents
- TLDR
- 2007 Toyota Models at a Glance
- Toyota Sedans and Hatchbacks
- The Coupe and the Wagon
- Toyota SUVs
- The Minivan
- Pickup Trucks
- Which 2007 Toyota Should You Buy Today
- Lexus and Scion Are Separate Brands
TLDR
- Safest all-round used buy: a Camry with the V6, or a Corolla if you want the cheapest and simplest option.
- Best for fuel economy: the Prius. Budget for an aging hybrid battery.
- Best truck: the Tacoma, but inspect the frame for rust first. The Tundra is the better tow rig.
- Best SUV for most people: the RAV4 or the Highlander. Pick the 4Runner if you want body-on-frame toughness.
- Collector picks: FJ Cruiser and Land Cruiser. Both cost more than their age suggests, and both deserve it.
- Check before you buy: the 2.4-liter Camry engine for oil consumption, Tacoma frames for rust, and the timing belt service history on any 4.7-liter V8.
2007 Toyota Models at a Glance
| Model | Body type | Engines | What was new for 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris | Subcompact sedan / hatchback | 1.5L four | Second year on sale in the US, after replacing the Echo |
| Corolla | Compact sedan | 1.8L four | Carryover, mid-cycle of a long run |
| Camry | Midsize sedan | 2.4L four, 3.5L V6 | All-new generation |
| Camry Hybrid | Midsize sedan | 2.4L four plus electric motor | Debut of the hybrid version |
| Avalon | Full-size sedan | 3.5L V6 | Carryover |
| Prius | Hybrid hatchback | 1.5L four plus electric motor | Carryover, record sales year |
| Camry Solara | Coupe / convertible | Four or V6 | Carryover, now sold alongside the redesigned Camry |
| Matrix | Compact wagon / hatchback | 1.8L four | Carryover, available with AWD |
| RAV4 | Compact SUV | 2.4L four, 3.5L V6 | Second year of the larger third generation |
| Highlander | Midsize SUV | V6 | Final year of the first generation |
| Highlander Hybrid | Midsize SUV | V6 plus electric motors | Final year of the first generation |
| 4Runner | Midsize SUV | 4.0L V6, 4.7L V8 | Carryover |
| FJ Cruiser | Off-road SUV | 4.0L V6 | All-new model |
| Sequoia | Full-size SUV | 4.7L V8 | Final year of the first generation |
| Land Cruiser | Full-size SUV | 4.7L V8 | Final year before the 200 Series |
| Sienna | Minivan | 3.5L V6 | Carryover |
| Tacoma | Compact pickup | 2.7L four, 4.0L V6 | Carryover |
| Tundra | Full-size pickup | 4.0L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8 | All-new generation |
Toyota Sedans and Hatchbacks
This is where Toyota made its money in 2007, and where most used-car shoppers start. Fuel economy figures below come from the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov, which lists the current, revised ratings for every model year.
Toyota Yaris
The Yaris replaced the Echo in the US and came as a three-door hatchback or a four-door sedan. Its 1.5-liter four makes 106 hp, enough to move a car that small, and you could get a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Real-world economy sits in the low 30s combined.
It suits first-car buyers and commuters who park on narrow city streets. It doesn’t suit anyone who regularly carries three adults. One thing to check on any used example: side airbags were optional, not standard.
Toyota Corolla
The 2007 Corolla was the second-best-selling Toyota, with 371,390 sold in the US, behind only the Camry. It uses a 1.8-liter four with 126 hp, paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, and it came in CE, S and LE trims.
Nothing about it is exciting. That’s the pitch. Parts are cheap, any mechanic knows the car, and it routinely passes 200,000 miles with basic maintenance. As with the Yaris, side airbags were an option on many trims, so confirm the car has them.
Toyota Camry
This is the big one. The 2007 Camry was a clean-sheet redesign, and it finished the year as America’s best-selling car with 473,108 sold. Two engines were offered: a 2.4-liter four with 158 hp and a 3.5-liter V6 with 268 hp. The V6 got a six-speed automatic, which was uncommon in the class at the time, and the car was built in Kentucky and Indiana.
The V6 Camry was quick, running 0 to 60 in the sixes, while the four-cylinder was merely adequate. Trims ran CE, LE, SE and XLE. It suits almost everyone: families, commuters, ride-share drivers. The one caution is the four-cylinder’s tendency to burn oil as it ages, which we cover in the buying section.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Camry Hybrid arrived for 2007 and was built alongside the regular Camry in Kentucky. It pairs the 2.4-liter four with an electric motor for roughly 187 hp combined and was rated around 40 mpg city on the original sticker, with the revised EPA figure landing in the mid-30s combined.
It looks like a normal Camry, which was the point. It suits drivers who want hybrid economy without a hatchback shape. The trade-off is that the battery pack is now well past its original warranty, so a service history matters.
Toyota Avalon
The Avalon was Toyota’s full-size flagship sedan, a front-wheel-drive Camry stretched into something closer to a Buick. It had a single engine, a 3.5-liter V6 making roughly 270 hp, and its selling point was rear legroom that most midsize cars couldn’t touch.
It suits older buyers and anyone hauling adults in the back seat. The Avalon is also one of the quieter bargains here, since it sells for less than you’d expect given its equipment and V6 smoothness.
Toyota Prius
Technically a five-door hatchback, but Toyota sold it as a midsize car and most lists group it with sedans, so we do too. The 2007 Prius was the second generation, with a 1.5-liter four and an electric motor producing about 110 hp combined. It was rated 60 mpg city and 51 highway on the original sticker; the current revised figure is in the mid-40s combined.
Toyota sold more than 180,000 of them that year, a record for the nameplate to that point. It suits high-mileage drivers and anyone who wants the cheapest running costs on this list. Expect to deal with a worn hybrid battery or an inverter coolant pump at some point.
The Coupe and the Wagon
Toyota Camry Solara
The Solara was the two-door sibling of the Camry, available as a coupe or a convertible, with a four-cylinder or V6 under the hood. It wasn’t redesigned alongside the 2007 Camry sedan, so it kept its older underpinnings while the sedan moved on. That makes the 2007 Solara an odd duck: familiar Toyota mechanicals in a body that looks more expensive than it is.
It suits buyers who want a comfortable, reliable two-door with no sporting pretensions. The convertible is the one to look at for cheap top-down driving.
Toyota Matrix
The Matrix was a Corolla underneath, dressed as a small wagon with a high roof and a flat-folding cargo area. It used the 1.8-liter four, and it was one of the few cars in its class with an optional all-wheel-drive system. Its mechanical twin was the Pontiac Vibe, built in the same California plant.
It suits people who haul bikes, dogs or flat-pack furniture and don’t want an SUV. Used Matrix prices tend to stay modest because buyers underestimate the car.
Toyota SUVs
Toyota’s SUV range in 2007 covered six different vehicles, from a small crossover to a truck-based wagon that could tow a boat.
Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 had grown up. The 2006 redesign made it noticeably bigger than earlier models, and the 2007 version came with a 2.4-liter four making 166 hp or a 3.5-liter V6 making 269 hp. The V6 turned it into one of the fastest compact SUVs on the market, with a 0 to 60 time around 6.5 seconds. A third-row seat was available, though only on four-cylinder models.
It carries its spare tire on the swing-out rear door, a design that was gone within a few years. It suits small families who want something more practical than a sedan.
Toyota Highlander
The 2007 Highlander was the last year of the first-generation car, a V6 crossover built on car underpinnings, before the larger 2008 redesign. It rides smoothly, seats five (or seven on some trims with a third row), and was one of the most popular midsize crossovers in America.
It suits family buyers who don’t plan to go off-road. It’s also the easiest Toyota SUV to find used.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The hybrid version paired the V6 with electric motors for about 268 hp combined, and it kept all-wheel drive through a rear-mounted motor with no driveshaft. It was quick and, for an SUV, efficient, with economy in the mid-20s on the original sticker.
It’s a good fit if you want V6 power and better economy than the standard Highlander. As with the Prius and Camry Hybrid, the age of the battery is the question to ask.
Toyota 4Runner
The 4Runner is a body-on-frame midsize SUV built on a truck-style platform, and it came with either a 4.0-liter V6 or a 4.7-liter V8. The V8 could tow more than 7,000 pounds. Four-wheel drive was available, and the Limited trim could be had with a full-time system.
This is the Toyota SUV that does the least pretending. It suits towing, rough roads and people who keep vehicles for 15 years. Resale values show it: a 2007 4Runner costs more than many newer crossovers.
Toyota FJ Cruiser
The FJ Cruiser was new for 2007, a retro-styled off-roader inspired by the 1960s FJ40 Land Cruiser. It had a 4.0-liter V6 with around 239 hp, a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, and rear-hinged back doors that opened the cabin like a barn. The white roof and flat nose were deliberate nods to its ancestor, and it was built in Japan.
Rear visibility is bad, fuel economy sits in the high teens at best, and the rear seat is tight. But it’s genuinely capable off-road, and it suits drivers who want a toy that also works as a daily vehicle.
Toyota Sequoia
The Sequoia was the full-size SUV built on the old Tundra platform, with a 4.7-liter V8 and seating for up to eight. The 2007 model was the last of the first generation, before the 2008 redesign brought a bigger engine.
It suits large families and towers on a budget. Be ready for 13 to 17 mpg in daily use.
Toyota Land Cruiser
At around $65,000 new, the Land Cruiser sat at the top of Toyota’s range. The 2007 model was the final year of the 100 Series, with a 4.7-liter V8, full-time four-wheel drive, a locking center differential and seating for eight. It shared its bones with the Lexus LX 470.
It’s the one to buy if you want a vehicle that will outlive its owner. Prices today reflect that, and clean examples rarely sell cheaply.
The Minivan
Toyota Sienna
The Sienna was Toyota’s minivan, a 3.5-liter V6 with about 266 hp, seating for seven or eight, and an optional all-wheel-drive version that few rivals offered. Power sliding doors and a quiet cabin made it a favorite for family hauling.
It suits families that need real space, and it competes with the Honda Odyssey as the segment’s reliability benchmark. Check the sliding door motors and track on any used example.
Pickup Trucks
Toyota Tacoma
The Tacoma was Toyota’s compact pickup, available as a regular cab, Access Cab or Double Cab, with either a 2.7-liter four making 159 hp or a 4.0-liter V6 making 236 hp. Two- and four-wheel drive were offered, along with a six-speed manual on the V6.
One variant stood out: the X-Runner, a lowered, street-oriented V6 with a manual gearbox and no off-road intentions. The Tacoma suits anyone who wants a truck that holds its value, and it often does so to a fault. Used 2007 Tacomas cost more than they logically should.
Toyota Tundra
The Tundra was all-new for 2007, built in a new San Antonio plant, and it was much bigger than before. Engine choices were a 4.0-liter V6 making 236 hp, a 4.7-liter V8 making 271 hp and a 5.7-liter V8 making 381 hp. Max towing was rated at 10,800 pounds, and the CrewMax cab gave it a back seat that rivaled a sedan’s.
It was Toyota’s real attempt to take on the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, and it suits anyone who needs full-size truck capability. The 5.7-liter V8 is the one to look for. It’s quick and strong, though some early engines had leaking cam tower plugs.
Which 2007 Toyota Should You Buy Today
Every 2007 Toyota is at least 18 years old now, so condition and service history matter more than model. If you’re also considering the year that followed, the 2008 Toyota lineup brought several important redesigns and powertrain updates. Prices vary a lot by region and mileage, but as a rough guide, Corollas, Camrys and Prii tend to sell in the low-to-mid thousands, while Tacomas, 4Runners and Tundras often cost two or three times that, and FJ Cruisers and Land Cruisers cost more still.
| If you want… | Buy this | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| A cheap, reliable commuter | Corolla, Camry V6 | Side airbag availability on Corolla; 2.4L Camry oil use |
| Lowest fuel bills | Prius, Camry Hybrid | Hybrid battery age and inverter coolant pump |
| A family hauler | Sienna, Highlander | Sliding door motors, deferred maintenance |
| A pickup | Tacoma, Tundra 5.7L | Tacoma frame rust, Tundra cam tower leaks |
| An SUV that lasts | 4Runner, Land Cruiser | 4.7L V8 timing belt service |
| Something fun | FJ Cruiser, Tacoma X-Runner | Fuel economy, visibility |
A few problems are worth knowing about before you sign anything.
The 2.4-liter Camry engine. Many four-cylinder Camrys from this period burn oil as the piston rings wear. Ask for oil change records and check the dipstick during a test drive. The V6 doesn’t have the issue.
Tacoma frame rust. Toyota recalled 2005 to 2010 Tacoma frames for corrosion. Put the truck on a lift and look at the frame near the leaf spring mounts, then run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup to see whether a replacement was done.
4.7-liter V8 timing belts. The 4.7-liter V8 in the Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser and 4Runner uses a timing belt, not a chain. Toyota recommends replacing it around 90,000 miles, usually along with the water pump. If there’s no record, assume it’s overdue and budget for the job.
Hybrid batteries. The Prius, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid all use packs that are now far past their original warranty. They often last longer than expected, but a replacement or reconditioning can cost a couple thousand dollars. Test the car with the air conditioning running and watch for warning lights.
Safety equipment. Check the car’s side-airbag and stability-control equipment, since both were optional on several 2007 trims. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety publishes crash test results by model year that are worth a look before you buy.
For most buyers, the best 2007 Toyota is a well-kept V6 Camry or a Corolla with a stack of maintenance receipts. If you want something that holds value, the Tacoma and 4Runner are the usual answers, and if you want one that will still be running when your kids are driving, take the Land Cruiser.
Lexus and Scion Are Separate Brands
Toyota also sold cars through two other badges in 2007, and they don’t appear in the lists above. Lexus is the luxury brand, with the ES 350, IS, GS, LS, RX, GX and LX lines. Many are closely related to Toyota models underneath, the RX to the Highlander, the GX to the 4Runner and the LX to the Land Cruiser, but they’re marketed, priced and counted separately. For more on Lexus’s heritage and the models from this era, see our guide to the best 2000s Lexus models and their legacy.
Scion was the youth brand, with the tC coupe and the boxy xB wagon. If a listing says “2007 Scion tC,” it isn’t a Toyota-branded car, even though Toyota built it.
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